The Temple of Heaven in Beijing: Where Emperors Spoke to Heaven, and Today World Leaders Meet
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping visit the Temple of Heaven, a 600-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site, during high-level diplomacy.
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Partnership in the transport and transit sector has become a cornerstone of cooperation between Turkic countries
In the context of rapidly changing global economies, transport and logistics are becoming more than just infrastructure elements, but crucial instruments of economic and geopolitical influence. Against this backdrop, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is gradually emerging as one of the most promising platforms for regional cooperation in Eurasia
Dandeh Kebab: the secret of lamb ribs from Kermanshah chefs
Dandeh Kebab is considered a hallmark of Kermanshah cuisine. Structurally, it resembles shish kebab but differs in its special marinating method and the sauce used during grilling
Journalism as a Tool for the Attention Economy – A Dialogue Between Media and Business
On Sunday, young journalists from the ORIENT website held a seminar, "Fundamentals of Modern Journalism," at the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIET) building on Turkmenbashi Avenue in Ashgabat
Flowers, Markets, and Meaning: A New Lifestyle Trend Among China’s Youth
A few days ago, while working on this mini podcast series, I found myself scrolling through what looked like a very typical “weekend recommendation” post—until I realized none of it was typical at all
Istanbul: Where time folds into rings
My immersion into the heart of Türkiye began at an altitude of ten thousand meters. The Ashgabat–Istanbul flight operated by Turkish Airlines brought the first pleasant surprise: by a fortunate coincidence, I was offered an upgrade to business class
Love the Size of a Dot: Happy Valentine's Day, Earth!
They say astronomy instills modesty and strengthens character. Perhaps there's no better demonstration of human conceit than this detached picture of our tiny world
The Revenge of the "Living" Word. Major Companies Are Ready to Pay Editors Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
The era of blind infatuation with neural networks is giving way to a period of "intellectual hangover." As Business Insider reports, the global labor market has seen a sharp increase in demand for professional writers and editors
The Akhal-Teke Horse as Turkmenistan's Main Tourism Brand in 2026
The genetic code of the Turkmen people contains a rhythm that has remained unchanged for millennia—the precise stride of the Akhal-Teke horse. In 2026, the year of the Horse according to the Eastern calendar, this rhythm becomes the country's guiding melody
ORIENT Holds Seminar on Media Tools for Business at the Young Entrepreneurs Center
The youngest members of the ORIENT team presented a fresh perspective on the interaction between business and the media. Seyli Aryshov and Enejan Kepbanova opened the curtain on the “inner kitchen” of the IA Media Turkmen news agency, analyzing practical case studies with participants
India Media Tour: Part 2. Where History and Modernity Coexist
After the piercing cold of Astana, where the Third Regional Media Forum was held a few days before our flight to New Delhi, the weather in the Indian capital seemed like the blissful climate of the Garden of Eden. It was surprising – from the excruciatingly low temperatures immediately dropped to a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius
A Look at 2026 from the Leaders of the US, Russia, and China
This publication is based on the New Year's addresses of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, published in official media, as well as US President Donald Trump's answers to journalists' questions at his New Year's celebration at his Mar a Lago residence in Florida
"Hacking" New Year's Magic and the Physics of Miracles: Why Do We Believe in Fairy Tales?
As Ashgabat dons its most vibrant light displays, we wondered: What lies behind this charm? Today, ORIENT invites you to shift your usual focus and look at the holiday through the lens of science. It turns out that the magic of New Year's isn't just about traditions, but also a wondrous symphony of physics, chemistry, and neurobiology
Does the world still need globalization? A look at the distant past offers an answer
When headlines feel heavy and the world sees more fragmentation than ever, it’s tempting to believe that a multilateral system is falling apart. Rising geopolitical tensions, eroding trust between nations, and international cooperation is tested in ways we haven’t seen in decades
What Will Iran's Approach to Central Asia Be in the Current Context?
Iran is a neighbor of the Central Asian region, sharing a land and sea border with Turkmenistan and a common Caspian Sea area with Kazakhstan. Tajikistan and Uzbekistan border Afghanistan, which also shares a border with Iran. Tehran is a close partner of Beijing, Moscow, and New Delhi, and is also a member of the SCO. Therefore, given the existing challenges, there is a high probability that Tehran will take steps to intensify its policy in the Central Asian region
